Working
Ephesians 1:19-20 MKJV
(19) and what is the surpassing greatness of His power toward us, the ones believing according to the working of His mighty strength
(20) which He worked in Christ in raising Him from the dead, and He seated Him at His right hand in the heavenlies,
It was a dream guitar for me, the top model made by Kohno, a Japanese maker of fine hand-made classical guitars. It had beautiful Brazilian rosewood on the back that contributed to a very rich tone that made playing it an incredible experience. Shortly after acquiring this guitar, though, I discovered that there was something else about the nature of the rosewood, it was very hard, but also very brittle, and cracks began to form both on the front and the back of this guitar that had cost me a great deal of money. It was definitely in need of some care, but not just some Elmer’s glue and duct tape. My guitar teacher knew of a luthier, someone who actually specialized in the construction and repair of fine wooden instruments. Upon his recommendation I was able to have my treasured guitar reinforced without compromising either its visible or audible sound. Somehow, knowing that my guitar was in the care of someone who had done this before with incredible success, brought great confidence, peace of mind, and hope.
It’s so good to know that the One to whom our hearts and lives have been entrusted is quite experienced and capable at the work He’s doing in us. For an example there is this incredible display of His work in Jesus, raising Him and seating Him right by His side in heavenly places. When you consider just how great and long-lasting is the work of this Master luthier, you would be hard put to even consider entrusting the treasure of your heart and life to any other wielders of Elmer’s glue and duct tape.
His work really is most impressive and it has its greatest impact where it has the greatest access in a heart that has become one with His Son. To be one with Jesus is to experience that same resurrection, overcoming power that God worked in Him, as that same power flows through us, His body. Today, we’ve been raised up together and made to sit with Him in heavenly places in Christ. There is great confidence and hope for us today in the touch of the Master upon our hearts. We’re His workmanship and He’s at work right now in us.
